TURN YOUR RADIO ON AND HIDE.

THE CLASS

The course will focus on the rise of the modern fictional podcast from its roots in Golden Age radio drama. Students will listen and respond to several vintage radio dramas and modern fictional podcasts. Students will prepare a handful of sonic adaptations and write/produce several original podcasts, as well as one video. The course will also consider other forms of multimedia composition, including graphic narrative and video game storytelling. The course will be punctuated by live performances of classic radio dramas and digital/in-person visits by relevant industry professionals.

SAS CORE GOALS:

This course addresses the following SAS Common Core Curriculum Goals:

AH r: “Students will engage critically in the process of creative expression.”

ITR y: “Employ current technologies to access information, to conduct research, and to communicate findings.”

Note: This class operates as a “Mac shop” - meaning that the programs and equipment that will be covered will be Apple brand. The skills that are obtained in the course are transferrable to a PC environment. All of the equipment for the course will be provided through Writers House and the Plangere Culture Lab.